Indonesia arrests Malaysia Airlines pilot for smuggling drugs into Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Friday they have arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling of more than 26 kilograms (57 pounds) of ecstasy and a package of methamphetamine shortly after he landed in Jakarta ’s international airport. The 39-year-old Malaysian national, identified only by his initial, MS, was also allegedly on duty while under the influence of…
Indonesian authorities have arrested a 39-year-old Malaysian pilot, identified only as MS, for allegedly smuggling over 26 kilograms of ecstasy and a package of methamphetamine into Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport. The drugs were discovered during X-ray screening of a suspect suitcase in the international arrival terminal's baggage area.
MS was reportedly on duty while under the influence of narcotics when the drugs were found. He allegedly admitted to being instructed by someone to transport the ecstasy to Jakarta in exchange for 50,000 Malaysian ringgit, and that he had previously transported drugs on two other occasions. The pilot is currently being investigated under Indonesia's narcotics law, which carries severe penalties for trafficking large quantities of illegal drugs.
Malaysia Airlines has stated that they do not tolerate misconduct and are conducting an internal review of the incident.
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